Lighthouse Field State Beach is a protected beach in the state park system of California, United States. It is located in the city of Santa Cruz at the north end of Monterey Bay. The beach overlooks the Steamer Lane surfing hotspot. It also contains the Santa Cruz Surfing Museum, housed in a 1967 lighthouse. The 38-acre (15 ha) site was established in 1978.

As a dog owner, it’s unfortunate to see the words “no dogs allowed” when you are about to go into a restaurant or park. Luckily for dog owners, Santa Cruz County is overall, very canine-friendly. There are some places, such as Capitola Beach, where dogs are strictly not allowed, but for every spot where dogs…